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Ahead of its Q2 2024 launch, the 2024 Honda City Hatchback facelift is now open for booking in Malaysia. There's lots to expect from the model in this update – including a new look and a bevy of feature enhancements. Our earlier article centred on the changes the RS e:HEV hybrid variant is bound to receive, while this piece chronicles the expected updates to the non-electrified variants. Photos used of the updated vehicle are from Thailand, which is largely identical to those soon to go on sale

Sanjay

Apr 24, 2024

Let’s say you're in the market for a new car, perhaps an additional car for your garage and you're drawn to the Mazda brand. With a budget of just over RM 100k, your options narrow down to either the 2024 Mazda 2 facelift or the 2024 Mazda CX-3 1.5L. Priced closely at RM 108,670 for the Mazda 2 (sedan and hatchback) and RM 115,720 for the Mazda CX-3 1.5L, these models offer similar driving experiences and near-identical interiors, yet there are notable differences that may sway your decision. He

Shaun

Mar 20, 2024

BYD Malaysia’s sole authorized distributor, Sime Darby Beyond Auto is currently offering up to RM 20,000 cash rebate for the 2023 manufacturing year BYD Atto 3 (MY2023). The promotion applies to both the Standard Range and Extended Range variants, thus bringing prices down to RM 129,800 and RM 147,800 respectively, but note that the prices quoted by BYD exclude registration and other charges. With registration fees, inspection fees, hire purchase endorsement fees added, the on-the-road price (ex

Hans

Mar 8, 2024

Say what you will about the Toyota Corolla Cross but one thing is certain, it’s been a sales success in Malaysia, outselling the Proton X70 even though it is pricier. 4 years after its world debut in Thailand, the Kingdom played host to the unveiling of the facelifted crossover earlier this month. The 2024 Corolla Cross facelift sports a new look but what else changed? We’ll take a look at the differences between the old pre-facelift and the new facelift which would be arriving in Malaysia somet

CY Foong

Mar 2, 2024

WTC Automotif (M) Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Warisan TC Holdings Berhad (a Tan Chong Group company), is set to bring GAC's Aion electric vehicles (EVs) to Malaysia as the official distributor. The question now is, who is Aion and which models can we expect in Malaysia? Let’s begin with the former GAC Aion, established in 2017, operates under the umbrella of Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC) and focuses on the research, development, manufacture, and sales of EVs and related services in

Shaun

Jan 24, 2024

In 2003, the Proton Saga 1.3S (Iswara) had a starting price of RM 40,216, and it was only available with a manual transmission. In the intervening 20 years, car prices, like nearly everything else in Malaysia, have gone up significantly. The Toyota Vios used to start at RM 73,599, in 2003. The cheapest Honda City was selling at RM 79,295. Today, the 2023 Toyota Vios started at RM 89,600 while the Honda City starts at RM 84,900. Of course, today's cars are also a lot safer, packed with more comfo

Hans

Jan 10, 2024

Continental has raised the bar in the world of Ultra Ultra High Performance (UUHP) tyre with the SportContact 7. This latest addition to the Continental tyre family boasts a plethora of cutting-edge technologies that deliver unparalleled performance, safety, and longevity. Let’s start with its key advancements. Improved Dry and Wet Performance The SportContact 7 outshines its predecessor, the SportContact 6, with significantly enhanced dry and wet performance both on the street and the track. Th

Shaun

Jan 2, 2024

With the production of the sole turbocharged 1.8-litre 4-cylinder variant of the Proton X70 ended, the facelifted X70 that is reportedly planned to be launched in 2024 would only be available with the turbocharged 1.5-litre 3-pot unit. Considering that the 1.8-litre unit is an ageing engine and Proton is committed to the 1.5-litre 3-cylinder unit, the news of the 1.8-litre variant's discontinuation should not come as a surprise. Yet, the X70 1.8 TGDi is still listed on Proton's website, meaning

CY Foong

Dec 21, 2023

With the Toyota Alphard and Harrier bearing the corporate Toyota logo, only 3 models in Japan hold their unique model badge on the front grille. These are the Toyota Corolla, Toyota Crown, and the Toyota Century. Everyone knows about the Corolla while the Century is a name that is exclusive to Japan and it is also the flagship Toyota model used by corporate, political, and underworld leaders. The Crown, meanwhile, is making a return to overseas markets after a long hiatus and for Malaysians, it

CY Foong

Dec 21, 2023

If you have a budget of around RM 200k for an EV, the current de facto choice would be a Tesla. But which one, the Tesla Model 3 or Model Y? The sleeker sedan or its slightly larger sibling, the SUV? In this comparison, we'll delve into the key aspects of both models to help you decide based on your preferences and needs. Which is more affordable? When it comes to affordability, the Model 3 has the edge. With a starting price of RM 189,000 for the Standard Range RWD, it’s a tad cheaper than the

Shaun

Dec 19, 2023